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Yesterday I had the pleasure of participating in – and presenting at – the 

A dream for many working moms is leaving behind the 9-5 and launching a life and business they dream of for their family.

One of the first obstacles that get’s in our way of moving forward with our dream is “I have no idea of what type of business to launch.”

Sometimes being the boss feels like being the a parent.  Especially if you hae been out of the workforce awhile and are returning to a much younger crowd.  It seems like you need to tell everyone how to play nicely.

Being in the market for a job can be challenging, frustrating, exciting and crazy all at the same time.  We all know that networking is the #1, most successful way to find a job - the right job.  Yet, despite this fact, we ALL read job postings?  Why?

After being out of the workforce for a few years, the tendency (or safe route) is to create a blockbuster resume and pursue a career path that mirrors your career PRIOR to leaving.  Because you actually performed these JOBS/ROLES, you feel qualified.

But what if you don't WANT the same job?  Can you still find a satisfying job - CAREER - without starting over?

Of course.

Sometimes, after working a few years (and even before!) we wonder if we are pursuing the right path.  We think "should I have taken different courses in college" or "should I have taken this role in a different industry" or - yikes! - "do I need to start over"?

I am going to admit it right here publicly, without guilt: one of the major benefits of working is getting a break from your darling children.  Oh yes, we working moms have CRAZY amounts of guilt about leaving our kids each day for our jobs, and constantly re-assess if it is worth it, whether that is for a few hours each week or full-time-plus and whether it is working from our home office or traveling to the other side of the world.  But I truly believe it is ok to ENJOY escaping to…I mean going to…work. 

Last week I attended a parenting workshop at my son’s elementary school on peace-based education. The seminar offered kids and parents models for conflict resolution and ideas on how to more mindfully navigate our relationships.

Bow & Drape is an exciting new online clothing experience all ladies can appreciate.  It’s a chance to purchase the perfect, classic fashion staples that you can wear for years.  The twist?  You get to customize the designs to fit your unique taste.